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Southland Times, Issue 1803, 7 October 1873, Page 4

Stud Horseo. TO STAND THIS SEASON, At the PRINCE OF WALES STABLES, And travel the dibtricta of Mataura, Oteramika, Invercargill, and Wallacetown, -^ _ vtjHSk rpHE Thoroughbred G**4**&* "CROYDON." CEOTDON — By Professor, out of Forget-me-not, by New Warrior, out of Modus, by Bashaw (imported), out of Miss Devil, by Whisker, out of Vesta, by Model (imported). Vesta was the sister of Australian, and the dam of Matilda, the dam of Old Jorrocks (Vesta's dam waa Caraboo, by Old Hector, and grand- dam by Bockingham, &c, &c.) Whisker (imported) by Whisker, out of Woodbine, &c, &c. Vide Stud Book. | Profeaßor, by Premier (imported), dam Shamrock, sister to Tramp, by Traveller, &c, &c. Vide Stud Book. New Warrior has distinguished himself as the sire of Tarragon, Tim Whifibr, Volunteer, Potentate, Warrior, Roraula, The Pearl, and many others, and is acknowledged to be the moat successful sire ever imported into the Australian Colonies. Cbotdon's performances on the turf stand unequalled by any Horse bred in Otago. As a four-year-old he won the Canterbury Maiden Plate, beating a large field, including Southern Chief, Foretop, and other good horses ; he also ran third iD a large field for the Chriatchurch Plate, Manuka being firat, with Knottingly second. Won the Town Plate at the Duns tan, beating Mainsail and others ; and the Town Plate at the Invercargill Meeting, 1871. Aa a sire, Cbotdon has been very successful, all hia stock being of great promise, showing excellent quality and substance, and are acknowledged by breeders to be admirably adapted to the requirements of the country. He ia a beautiful dapple brown, stands 16^ hands, of good temper, and great substance, and has proved himaelf a sure foal-getter. Season to commence Ist October, 1873, and end on the Ist February, 1874. Good paddock accommodation at current rates. Every care taken, but no responsibility. TERMS £3 10s. Groom's Fee ss. RICHARD POWELL, Proprietor. . .. TO STAND THIS SEASON, At GOVERNOR GREY HOTEL, Harriaville, Q-jm**^^* T HE Thoroughbred En"PRINCE ALFRED." j Pbi> t cb Awbed iB by Kin? Alfred (imported), out of Lucy, by High Sheriff (imported), out of a Delapre mare. King AlfreJ, by Pyrrhua the First, out, of Blue Light, by Taurus, g dam by Orville. High Sheriff, by Red Deer, out of Miss Julia Bennett, by Muly Moloch, g dam Patty. See Enplißh Stud'Booki Pbincs Axfbed ia a dark bay five-year-old horse, standing 16 handß high, of immense power j and Btreugth, and of good temper. His legs are j perfectly clean, and he is altogether without blemiah For breeding cross-country horses and first-class hacks, no horse could be better adapted. Hie sire's (King Alfred) atock are noted in steeplechasing and the hunting field in Australia, aa witneß9 the performances of Inglesidea, Tam o' Shanter, Ballarat, Shepherdess, Ada, Pyrrhua, Alfred, Archer, and many others. His name aa sire is considered sufficient guarantee for first-class jumping qualities. Pbince alpbed will travel through Wallacetown, Long Bush, Winton, and Ryal Bush. TERMS— THREE GUINEAS EACH MARE, Groomage included. W. STABK, Proprietor. 19^^^ HPHE THOROUGHBRED iitglsßlfll TEOTTING STALLION " YOUNG QUICKSILVER; ' (Now the property of M'Kenzie and Co.) Will travel this season in Invercargill, Wallacetown, Winton, Flint's Buah, Otautau, Oteramika, and Mataura districts. He ia a beautiful bay-roan, with black points, seven years old, excellent temper and constitution, with immense substance and splendid action. Young Quicksilver waa got by the imported horße Quicksilver, dam Caller Ou (imported) by Premier. Quicksilver, imported to Canterbury in 1864 by J. Ladbrooke, Esq., waa bred by James Coker, Esq., of Downham, near Lynn, Norfolk ; got by Prickwillow, champion of Englani (and considered by competent judges to be the best sire of his day) ; his dam by Old Merrylegs, by Lottery ; grandaire, Performer ; great grandsire, Pretender. Young Pretender, Quicksilver's oirn brother, obtained firat prize at the Royal Agricultural Show at Leeds, and was afterwards sold for £750 to go to France. Quicksilver has been awarded first prize every year against all comers wherever shown. Young Quicksilver has proved himself a aure foal-getter, and many of his foals were sold last year at from £16 to £25. Paddocks provided for mares at current rates. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Terms — One mare, £4> 4a ; two do, £7 7s ; three or more mares, £3 3s each. Groomage sa. All fees payable on or before the Ist February, 1874, except groomage, to be paid at first service. For all particulars, apply to J. M'KENZIE & CO., Albion Yards, Dee-street, Invercargill. I certify that the above Pedigree is correct.— J. Ladbrooke lost, found, dec. £1 EEWAED. LOST, from Appleby, about February last, a Dark Brown Saddle Gelding, branded like JP (conjoined) on shoulder — one hind fetlock white. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse to the undersigned, or for information leading to recovery. R. POWELL, Prince of Waleß Hotel. £1 EEWABD. LOST, from Long Bush, four Coach HorsesBay Colt, branded MJ near shoulder, one iioan Mare, branded MJ near shoulder, one Brown Horse, AC near shoulder, one Grey Mare, branded TS near shoulder. The above reward will be paid to any person sending word to J. A. Mitchell, Lon iiush, that will tead to their recovery. [ £1 EEWAED. LOST, from Invercargill, one Grey Mare, branded JH near ribs, and CJ near shoulder. The above reward will be paid for information leading to her recovery. JAMES COLYER. Invercargill, Sept. 26, 1873. '